Backend Engineer

Level Average salary (year):
Junior 100 000$
Middle 130 000$
Senior 160 000$
Staff 200 000$
Principal 250 000$+


Backend Engineer is a developer who creates and maintains the "invisible" part of web applications and websites. They are responsible for the application's logic, interaction with databases, security, and scalability.

What does a Backend Engineer do:

  • Develops server logic: Determines how the server will handle user requests, interact with databases, and other systems.

  • Works with databases: Selects and configures databases for storing application data, as well as develops code to access and manipulate them.

  • Ensures security: Protects the server-side of the application from hacking and data breaches.

  • Scales the server infrastructure: Designs it to handle growing loads.

  • Debugs and optimizes code: Identifies and fixes errors, as well as optimizes code for performance.

  • Collaborates with frontend developers: Ensures smooth operation between the client and server sides of the application.

Backend Engineer is a sought-after and well-paid profession with opportunities for development.